Good technology and features. Hybrid highway mileage is disappointing
I've been driving the 2026 Tucson Hybrid for a little over 4 months now.
1. I like the technology features on the instrument layout and the oversized screen. I am driving the Limited trim and I love all the bells and whistles.
2. I am a bit disappointed in the consistency of the Carplay connectivity. A number of times, I have had to turn on/off Wifi and Bluetooth on my phone to get it to connect (sometimes multiple times). A few trips, I have had to completely do without.
3. I am kind of disappointed in the mileage. I am coming off a Toyota Avalon Hybrid (much larger vehicle) and got 42 mpg on average - so I do not typically drive in a manner to get poor mileage. I'm only at about 34 mpg in the Tucson. It is rated 36 mpg city and 36 combined, so it's not too far off, but it is disappointing that a smaller vehicle gets so much lower MPG than the Avalon. I am most disappointed in the Highway mileage. It is rated 37 mpg on the Highway, but my Highway mileage on several road trips has been less than 30 mpg.
4. One of my biggest complaints is that it sticks in Accessory mode too easily when shutting down. I have never had this occur in any other vehicle I have owned or rented. But with the Tucson, if you are not super careful, it will stay in Accessory mode with AC fan running after "shutoff". To prevent this, I have been waiting 5 or 10 seconds after shifting into Park before turning off the engine. This has worked successfully except for a few occasions. A minor hassle unless you are in a hurry and end up garaging it in Accessory mode.
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